LibGuides: NextGen Bar Exam: Constitutional Law: Journals

Journals

Research tip: What type of articles do you need? Newspaper article, bar journal, law review article? Each type fits a different need for current or background information, academic or professional writing. Google Scholar will search for free scholarly, full-text articles. The subscription databases, HeinOnline, Westlaw, and Lexis+ also have law review articles and newspapers.

Google Scholar

Free search engine for court opinions and scholarly literature, including articles, theses, abstracts, books & chapters. Save, share, and set alerts for articles.

HeinOnline

Excellent source for full text of numerous law journals, international sources, federal primary source material, and other specialized research topics. Use "Advanced Search" and search by "Pathfinder Subject" for articles. Use additional filters and types of articles to narrow search. If you are new to using Hein, this blog post explains 5 tips to help you research successfully.
LexisNexis

Select "Content Area" tab, then "Secondary Materials," select "Law Reviews & Journals." Then you can choose your state, or Practice Area to search for articles.
Westlaw Precision

From home page, select "Content Types" tab, then "Secondary Sources." Next, under "By Type," select "Law Reviews & Journals." You can then search by keyword, publication, topic, or jurisdiction.

Suggested Journals:

Articles pertaining to Constitutional Law are infused in most journals and law reviews. Depending on the research needed, you may refine your search by looking for the exact topic you need using one of the library databases, such as HeinOnline, Westlaw, or Lexis.

However, an excellent source for academic periodicals relating to many topics under Constitutional Law can be found in the library's Discovery section. This can be found on the library's main page near the bottom. You may have to refine your search to get the needed articles.

Some journals even have special issues that deal with specific themes; you may find the entire issue relevant.

If you need help using any of these sources to find what you are researching, please see one of the friendly librarians.

Below are listed a few law review journals specifically with constitutional law content:

Supreme Court Review
SCR is an in-depth annual critique of the Supreme Court and its work, keeping up on the forefront of the origins, reforms, and interpretations of American law.
University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law
Forum for the interdisciplinary study of constitutional law. The Journal cultivates innovative scholarship, promotes critical perspectives, and reinvents the traditional study of constitutional law.
William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal
The Institute sponsors annual symposia on topics of contemporary constitutional significance. Subsequently, these papers are published in the Journal, making these symposia one of the most significant academic forums for the publication of scholarship on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Cato Supreme Court Review
The Review is published annually on Constitution Day, in tandem with a major symposium. It is the first scholarly review to appear after the term's end and the only one to critique the court from a Madisonian perspective.
Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy
Examines legal issues at the intersection of constitutional litigation and public policy. The journal is a practical resource for practitioners, judges, and legislators confronting new constitutional issues and constitutional and policy dimensions of recent and pending state and federal decisions and legislation.
First Amendment Law Review
Seeks to promote and protect the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment through publishing scholarly writings on, and promoting discussion of, issues related to the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.